Authentic flavours
Reviews consistently describe the Lebanese food as authentic, fresh and full of flavour, with shawarma and grilled dishes standing out.
Allo Beirut - City Walk
Al Wasl
Allo Beirut - City Walk is a Lebanese restaurant in Al Wasl serving Lebanese street food and classic dishes in a spacious, lively setting. Reviews point to the mixed grill, shawarma and generous portions, with indoor and outdoor seating for casual meals, family dinners and late-night visits.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
10,744 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
Several diners say portions are filling and good value, including the mixed grill and lamb machbous.
Strong grill
The mixed grill, shawarma and hummus receive specific praise; one diner found the grilled meat well-spiced and not chewy.
Outdoor seating
The City Walk branch has appealing outdoor seating and an open ceiling, useful if you prefer a less enclosed dining area.
Fast service
One diner received a customised meal in under five minutes, while another said dishes arrived almost immediately after ordering.
Late hours
A review describes the branch as open 24 hours, making it a useful option for late dinners and post-midnight cravings.
Family friendly
The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, and one review specifically notes a children's menu.
What to Eat at Allo Beirut - City Walk How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Allo Beirut - City Walk, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Allo Beirut - City Walk got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 4
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Shawarma Net +2
“Everything tasted fresh, especially the shawarma and sides.”
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Review excerpts
“Everything tasted fresh, especially the shawarma and sides.”May 2026
“We loved the mixed grill platter, the hummus was excellent and clearly made with quality ingredients, and the shawarma was very tasty.”July 2026
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Chicken shawarma Net +2
“The chicken shawarma was absolutely delicious, and the hummus and raheb were also spot-on.”
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Review excerpts
“The chicken shawarma was absolutely delicious, and the hummus and raheb were also spot-on.”September 2025
“We had chicken liver and chicken shawarma and super refrshing lime juice. It was super yummy, will surely come back soon… We were greeted with a super warm smile from John.”May 2026
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Hummus Net +2
“We loved the mixed grill platter, the hummus was excellent and clearly made with quality ingredients, and the shawarma was very tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“We loved the mixed grill platter, the hummus was excellent and clearly made with quality ingredients, and the shawarma was very tasty.”July 2026
“The chicken shawarma was absolutely delicious, and the hummus and raheb were also spot-on.”September 2025
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Mixed grill platter Net +2
“Had a great dining experience! The food was fresh and flavorful, especially the mix grilled Serving size was generous and worth the price.”
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Review excerpts
“Had a great dining experience! The food was fresh and flavorful, especially the mix grilled Serving size was generous and worth the price.”February 2026
“We loved the mixed grill platter, the hummus was excellent and clearly made with quality ingredients, and the shawarma was very tasty.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (12)
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Chicken liver Net +1
“We had chicken liver and chicken shawarma and super refrshing lime juice. It was super yummy, will surely come back soon… We were greeted with a super warm smile from John.”
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Review excerpts
“We had chicken liver and chicken shawarma and super refrshing lime juice. It was super yummy, will surely come back soon… We were greeted with a super warm smile from John.”May 2026
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Fatayer sharing platter Net +1
“Came across Allo Beirut’s fatayer sharing platter on Talabat and this box of freshly baked assorted bites was not only so generous in portion it was perfect for a gathering and scrumptious to dig into🤤.”
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Review excerpts
“Came across Allo Beirut’s fatayer sharing platter on Talabat and this box of freshly baked assorted bites was not only so generous in portion it was perfect for a gathering and scrumptious to dig into🤤.”March 2026
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Kak Net +1
“Dont miss their Kak.. Ditch the routine go for their Kak Or Manakich”
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Review excerpts
“Dont miss their Kak.. Ditch the routine go for their Kak Or Manakich”May 2026
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Kebab Net +1
“The food was delicious, shawerma and kebab were well cooked, as well as the tahini kebab dish and the rice.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was delicious, shawerma and kebab were well cooked, as well as the tahini kebab dish and the rice.”October 2025
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Lamb machbous Net +1
“Lamb Machbous was really good, portion was generous & Tony did great with service and welcoming. I'll come back here.”
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Review excerpts
“Lamb Machbous was really good, portion was generous & Tony did great with service and welcoming. I'll come back here.”July 2026
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Manakich Net +1
“Dont miss their Kak.. Ditch the routine go for their Kak Or Manakich”
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Review excerpts
“Dont miss their Kak.. Ditch the routine go for their Kak Or Manakich”May 2026
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Osmalieh ice cream Net +1
“I like their Osmalieh ice cream so much but I didnt get to take a pic just take my word for it 😖”
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Review excerpts
“I like their Osmalieh ice cream so much but I didnt get to take a pic just take my word for it 😖”March 2026
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Potato fries Net +1
“Presentation was good, taste was good the potato fries was crunchy just the way I like it.”
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“Presentation was good, taste was good the potato fries was crunchy just the way I like it.”May 2026
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Raheb Net +1
“The chicken shawarma was absolutely delicious, and the hummus and raheb were also spot-on.”
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Review excerpts
“The chicken shawarma was absolutely delicious, and the hummus and raheb were also spot-on.”September 2025
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Sujuk cheese manakeesh Net +1
“Staff was very friendly and up to banter, I got the sujuk cheese manakeesh and it was a bomber for me. If you love salty food this option is perfect it was oozing with savory flavors with the cheese melting in your mouth. I’d recommend if they would be a bit more generous with the cheese but they were generous with sujuk bits so it was a perfect balance.”
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Review excerpts
“Staff was very friendly and up to banter, I got the sujuk cheese manakeesh and it was a bomber for me. If you love salty food this option is perfect it was oozing with savory flavors with the cheese melting in your mouth. I’d recommend if they would be a bit more generous with the cheese but they were generous with sujuk bits so it was a perfect balance.”April 2026
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Sujuk shawarma Net +1
“For authentic flavors, our recommendation would be the sujuk shawarma and mango juice.”
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Review excerpts
“For authentic flavors, our recommendation would be the sujuk shawarma and mango juice.”June 2026
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Tahini kebab dish Net +1
“The food was delicious, shawerma and kebab were well cooked, as well as the tahini kebab dish and the rice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was delicious, shawerma and kebab were well cooked, as well as the tahini kebab dish and the rice.”October 2025
Drinks 2
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Lime juice Net +1
“We had chicken liver and chicken shawarma and super refrshing lime juice. It was super yummy, will surely come back soon… We were greeted with a super warm smile from John.”
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Review excerpts
“We had chicken liver and chicken shawarma and super refrshing lime juice. It was super yummy, will surely come back soon… We were greeted with a super warm smile from John.”May 2026
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Mango juice Net +1
“For authentic flavors, our recommendation would be the sujuk shawarma and mango juice.”
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Review excerpts
“For authentic flavors, our recommendation would be the sujuk shawarma and mango juice.”June 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Falafel Net −1
“We ordered falafel, shawarma, and majboos laham, but none of them tasted good.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered falafel, shawarma, and majboos laham, but none of them tasted good.”March 2026
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Majboos laham Net −1
“We ordered falafel, shawarma, and majboos laham, but none of them tasted good.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered falafel, shawarma, and majboos laham, but none of them tasted good.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try sujuk. For a more distinctive order, consider the sujuk shawarma; one review also recommends pairing it with mango juice.
Ask for thoom. Ask for the garlic sauce when ordering; a regular specifically recommends adding thoom to the meal.
Plan portions. Order carefully for your group: a reviewer found the food filling and warned that over-ordering could lead to waste.
Avoid rush hours. If you want a smoother visit, consider going outside busy periods, when reviews mention queues and slower service.
Check water. If ordering bottled water, check the size at the table: one customer expected a 1-litre bottle but received 500 ml.
Bring student ID. Students should bring ID to claim the student discount, according to one nearby university customer.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Safa St
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Busy periods
A review warns that popular periods can bring long queues and slower service.
Inconsistent food
Although most reviews praise the food, one diner found the falafel, shawarma and lamb majboos disappointing, with meat tasting old.
Order timing
Dishes may not arrive together; one table received food for two people first and the remaining dishes later.
Bread issue
One customer reported receiving old bread in an opened bag.
Billing concern
One review reports being charged extra for condiments that the diner believed were included with the meal.
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The Bottom Line
Allo Beirut - City Walk is a Lebanese street-food restaurant in Al Wasl with a large menu, indoor and outdoor seating, and a lively City Walk setting. It is a useful choice when you want familiar Lebanese favourites rather than a formal meal: reviews specifically mention chicken shawarma, mixed grill, hummus, lamb machbous and manakish. Portions are often described as generous, and one diner received a customised order in under five minutes.
The space is a major part of the appeal. Customers mention the high ceiling, outdoor area and distinctive phone-themed decor, while families can use the children’s menu. A review also describes the branch as open 24 hours, so it suits late-night cravings as well as casual dinners.
Some diners have found the atmosphere loud, but others enjoyed the lively energy. There are a few practical cautions. Busy periods may mean queues and slower service, and one review says dishes arrived at different times.
Food feedback is overwhelmingly positive in the supplied reviews, but a small number of diners reported old bread or disappointing meat. Check bottled-water size and the bill carefully, especially if condiments are expected to be included.